> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mobsted-2.gitbook.io/knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mobsted-2.gitbook.io/knowledge-base/references/intro-placeholder/untitled-1.md). # Filter any backend and Object data Process and filter data, stored on the platform, to make it available anywhere via [hashtags](/knowledge-base/references/intro-placeholder/hashtags.md) mechanism. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### FILTERS' USAGE | **Data sets that can be filtered** | **How to refer to filtered results** | **Where to reference Filtered data** | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |

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| Find filters in **Constructor** → **Backend** or **Constructor** → **Objects:** ![How Filters are displayed in Mobsted PWA multichannel platform from Events tab](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1553766836055/filter-look-new.gif) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### CREATE FILTER 1. Go to **Filters:** **Backend** or **Constructor** → **Objects** 2. Create new **Filter:** click **ADD FILTER** in the top left corner, then click **Create New Filter.** ![How to create Filter on Mobsted PWA platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/gzp3oanbxi/1538996388228/untitled.gif) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### SET FILTERS' CONDITIONS 1. Select the value to be compared. Possible options: * Action name of the Event * Key of the [Event](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/9cncrxycvp-events) * Object property, such as: Phone, Email, Login date. 2. Select the comparison criteria. Possible options: * Equal ( = ) - strict match. * Not equal ( <> ) * Contains * Doesn't contain * Is Set - checks if the field specified is NOT empty * Is Not Set - checks if the field specified is empty 3. Select the comparison value. Possible options: * String from the dropdown * Any text typed in manually ![Condition filter set up on Mobsted Multichannel PWA platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1554112655910/image.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### CREATE EVENT/OBJECT FILTER Each **Filter** works with **Events** and **Objects** simultaneously. **For example:** if the filter counts **how many clicks** were made on the particular button in **Events,** the same filter will show **how many people** clicked the button in **Objects** section. 1. Set up for **Object** filter that calculates the average age of people with mobsted.com email: ![Object filter set up on Mobsted Multichannel PWA platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1554112588923/image.png) 2\. Set up for **Event** filter that calculates the number of clicks on the button with the BackendName "updatePhone" within last 7 days: ![Event filter set up on Mobsted PWA multichannel platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1553845971421/image.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### MERGE TWO FILTERS Filter can contain either AND or OR condition. In order to have OR + AND conditions use [hashtags](/knowledge-base/references/intro-placeholder/hashtags.md) within new filter. **Example**: we created the filter that will display everyone with email on Mobsted **OR** Outlook domain, **and** who has US phone number. ![Logic of filter functionality on Mobsted PWA platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1554116397746/image.png) 1. First filter will contain the required Email condition, we will name it as **Email**. ![Simple filter created on Mobsted PWA platoform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1554105265429/image.png) 2\. Second filter will contain the required phone condition merged (AND operator) with the **Email** filter above. ![Filter with nested Filter in it created on Mobsted PWA platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1554106194097/image.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### USE AGGREGATE FUNCTIONS Aggregation methods applicable for filter: * SUM * AVG * MIN * MAX * COUNT ![Example of using aggregation on Mobsted multichannel PWA making platform ](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1553856460857/image.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### USE PERIOD SETTING Set up a time period the filter will be applied on. Time period can be fixed between dates specified, or dynamic - older than 2 days / younger than 3 weeks. Can be used with OR or AND conditions, but not combined.![The example of setting up fixed on dynamic time period in Filters on Mobsted multichannel PWA making platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1553859273567/image.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### PREVIEW YOUR FILTER RESULTS Click on the filter to see all the data applicable to it. To see all the data click again on the filter to unselect it.![Example of how to preview Filter results in Filters on Mobsted multichannel PWA making platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1553859598452/ezgif-com-video-to-gif-3.gif) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### SHOW / HIDE THE SAME FILTER FROM OBJECTS / EVENTS To hide / show the same filter in **Objects** and **Backend** section click **ADD FILTER** and select checkbox for the corresponding column.![Demonstrares how to hide and show filters for Events and Objects on Mobsted multichannel PWA platform](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1553846825754/screen-shot-2019-03-29-at-1-06-22-pm.png) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ #### SHOW FILTER RESULTS ON APP SCREEN It is possible to display filter results to app user by using [Hashtags](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/9v4k7sfkq1-hastags). 1. Showing filter counts:\ We use [Hashtags](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/9v4k7sfkq1-hastags) to refer to Object's filer "Age" and show the Count of matching records.\ \&#xNAN;**#ObjectsFilter:Age:Count#.**![](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/l0x27jbs28/1557278691532/image.png) **Note**: for more detailed information on the set up, please, check [**Use automatic data filters**](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/l0x27jbs28-use-filters-and-display-results-data-on-an-app-screen) article. You can also check how it is set up in **Demo App** in your acсount, screen - **8 Filters Count**. 1. Iterating through filter records:\ We use [Hashtags](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/9v4k7sfkq1-hastags) functionality combined with loops to go through each record. How to set it up: 1. Enable loop on the element you want to iterate 2. Use your filter data as data source. In our case it is **#ObjectsFilter:AgeEmail:Data#** 3. Name the loop. In our case it is **AgeEmailLoop** 4. Reference the loop and call the properties of the Object that you want to display, in our case it is **Name ( #Loop:AgeEmailLoop:objects\@Name# )** and **Age ( #Loop:AgeEmailLoop:objects\@Age#).**![](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1557279702095/screen-shot-2019-05-08-at-6-36-41-am.png)Mobile View:![](https://storage.googleapis.com/helpdocs-assets/jyme83anlw/articles/1iu48fq9db/1557279908164/image.png) {% hint style="info" %} **Note:** for more detailed information on the set up, please, check [Apply loops to screen elements](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/cv0t24tdm6-use-filters-and-display-multiple-line-results-in-app) article. You can also check how it is set up in **Demo App** in your account, screen - **9 Filters Iterate.** {% endhint %} #### #### MENTIONED ARTICLES * [Hashtags](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/9v4k7sfkq1-hastags) * [Events](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/9cncrxycvp-events) * [Objects](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/sf7369s2zb-manage-app-users-objects) * [Use automatic data filters](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/l0x27jbs28-use-filters-and-display-results-data-on-an-app-screen) * [Apply loops to screen elements](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/cv0t24tdm6-use-filters-and-display-multiple-line-results-in-app) #### #### RECOMMENDED ARTICLES * [Referencing filter data](https://kb.mobsted.com/article/efmhc4fpam-referencing-filter-data)